Name: Erotic Gardens
Age: Alfresco sex – or should we say, al-frisk-o sex!? – has likely been practiced since before indoor sex, if we contemplate it.
I’m contemplating it right now! And you’re not alone; apparently, 40% of Britons enjoy outdoor intimacy. With summer in full swing, nature’s creatures are also engaging in their primal desires as the flowers bloom and the sap rises.
Stop it! I’m at the office. But there’s no need to feel taboo about the subject of sex, according to Sophie Knittel. She believes that their stunning garden will encourage people to discuss sex in a positive and open manner.
Sophie Knittel? Yes, she’s from France…
Of course. Alongside three other talented female designers, Knittel will present what they claim to be the “ultimate erotic garden” at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Festival this week. It’s named Aphrodite’s Garden, after the Greek goddess of love.
Is the RHS prepared for that? You might be surprised. Imagine Monty Don, with his hands immersed in a bag of moist compost…
OK, OK. And let’s not forget the Garden of Eden with its tempting apples, serpents, and an abundance of seductive allure…
So what’s the concept behind Aphrodite’s Garden? It’s all about temptation. Knittel explains, “We aimed to move away from the cliché image of gardens and transform them into sensual and alluring spaces. Our message is that gardens can evoke desire and passion, not just provide pretty blooms.”
Horny-culture? You’ve got it.
What elements can we find in this sensuous garden? Expect plants reputed to possess aphrodisiac qualities or ones associated with love, sex, and erotica.
Peaches and aubergines? It’s not an emoji-themed garden; it’s more subtly enticing. For instance, they’ve included myrtle, as these trees were planted around Aphrodite’s temple. Jasmine is also present, as in India, it’s placed in newlyweds’ bedrooms to set the mood. And there are opium poppies because, according to Knittel, “apparently, opium enhances the sexual experience.”
Isn’t opium an illegal drug? The focus here is on the feeling and ambiance rather than promoting drug use. Moving on swiftly, they’ve incorporated figs and pomegranates…
Why those? Figs and pomegranates have long been associated with sensuality, don’t you think? Additionally, instead of conventional gravel, Knittel opted for crushed whelk and oyster shells.
That sounds sharp and potentially painful. Once again, you’re being too literal. It’s about the sensations evoked through association rather than actual physical discomfort. However, there is a secluded hilltop retreat for those overwhelmed by their desires…
Do say: “Come up to the secluded hilltop retreat, the view is breathtaking…”
Don’t say: “Ouch! Stinging nettles!”
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